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The two released Alien 40th anniversary short films have been interesting, though. The second one especially managed to be quite inventive. Hopefully the filmmakers behind these films get a crack at a full feature one day.

I watched the the second short film I thought it was decent for what it is, I liked the message on the glass door to attempt to warn off the other ship.

That was the first one, I believe. I preferred the second, personally. The setting was suitably claustrophobic and it was very well shot, and they kept the tension up without showing too much creature. They're all fairly low-budget, so it's nice to see new filmmakers being forced to get creative with old ideas and actually use their heads to make things interesting.

The two released Alien 40th anniversary short films have been interesting, though. The second one especially managed to be quite inventive. Hopefully the filmmakers behind these films get a crack at a full feature one day.

I watched the the second short film I thought it was decent for what it is, I liked the message on the glass door to attempt to warn off the other ship.

That was the first one, I believe. I preferred the second, personally. The setting was suitably claustrophobic and it was very well shot, and they kept the tension up without showing too much creature. They're all fairly low-budget, so it's nice to see new filmmakers being forced to get creative with old ideas and actually use their heads to make things interesting.

Really oh I'll look out for the second one. When I watched the short film last week someone mentioned there was an earlier animated short film that's where I got my wires crossed.

The two released Alien 40th anniversary short films have been interesting, though. The second one especially managed to be quite inventive. Hopefully the filmmakers behind these films get a crack at a full feature one day.

I watched the the second short film I thought it was decent for what it is, I liked the message on the glass door to attempt to warn off the other ship.

That was the first one, I believe. I preferred the second, personally. The setting was suitably claustrophobic and it was very well shot, and they kept the tension up without showing too much creature. They're all fairly low-budget, so it's nice to see new filmmakers being forced to get creative with old ideas and actually use their heads to make things interesting.

Really oh I'll look out for the second one. When I watched the short film last week someone mentioned there was an earlier animated short film that's where I got my wires crossed.

No worries. I hope you enjoy the second one. I think the animated Alien content they may have been referring to was the Alien: Isolation short film (or series, can't quite remember), which will essentially just amount to the cut scenes from the game being put together and streamlined into a non-gameplay narrative.

The two released Alien 40th anniversary short films have been interesting, though. The second one especially managed to be quite inventive. Hopefully the filmmakers behind these films get a crack at a full feature one day.

I watched the the second short film I thought it was decent for what it is, I liked the message on the glass door to attempt to warn off the other ship.

That was the first one, I believe. I preferred the second, personally. The setting was suitably claustrophobic and it was very well shot, and they kept the tension up without showing too much creature. They're all fairly low-budget, so it's nice to see new filmmakers being forced to get creative with old ideas and actually use their heads to make things interesting.

Really oh I'll look out for the second one. When I watched the short film last week someone mentioned there was an earlier animated short film that's where I got my wires crossed.

No worries. I hope you enjoy the second one. I think the animated Alien content they may have been referring to was the Alien: Isolation short film (or series, can't quite remember), which will essentially just amount to the cut scenes from the game being put together and streamlined into a non-gameplay narrative.

Isolation yes that was it, of course its the game I have never played it. They often do that with games, the DC lego games have cut scenes from the game to make a mini story before if I recall.

Pre-ordered my 4K UHD copy of the first film last night, I hope the others (or at least Aliens) get the same treatment sooner rather than later.

I looked at the 4K Alien last week I will probably buy it next month, to be honest I think the majority of the Alien films will look good in 4K, the fourth film despite its short comings interested me visually and I always favour the alternate ending.

Pre-ordered my 4K UHD copy of the first film last night, I hope the others (or at least Aliens) get the same treatment sooner rather than later.

I looked at the 4K Alien last week I will probably buy it next month, to be honest I think the majority of the Alien films will look good in 4K, the fourth film despite its short comings interested me visually and I always favour the alternate ending.

Alien 3 and Resurrection do have their moments, but they're nowhere close in terms of quality and consistency like the first two are. I'll watch them if I feel like watching the initial two installments, but I don't really need them, either.

Pre-ordered my 4K UHD copy of the first film last night, I hope the others (or at least Aliens) get the same treatment sooner rather than later.

I looked at the 4K Alien last week I will probably buy it next month, to be honest I think the majority of the Alien films will look good in 4K, the fourth film despite its short comings interested me visually and I always favour the alternate ending.

Alien 3 and Resurrection do have their moments, but they're nowhere close in terms of quality and consistency like the first two are. I'll watch them if I feel like watching the initial two installments, but I don't really need them, either.

I know what you mean, I have not had a complete watch of the series for a few years. Though I'll wait till I get the first film in 4K. One of the truly great things about the series and this includes all of the first four films.. the documentarys are superb.

Just put the opening scene of Alien on my pc its incredible, the visual story telling is some of the best in cinema.

Pre-ordered my 4K UHD copy of the first film last night, I hope the others (or at least Aliens) get the same treatment sooner rather than later.

I looked at the 4K Alien last week I will probably buy it next month, to be honest I think the majority of the Alien films will look good in 4K, the fourth film despite its short comings interested me visually and I always favour the alternate ending.

Alien 3 and Resurrection do have their moments, but they're nowhere close in terms of quality and consistency like the first two are. I'll watch them if I feel like watching the initial two installments, but I don't really need them, either.

I know what you mean, I have not had a complete watch of the series for a few years. Though I'll wait till I get the first film in 4K. One of the truly great things about the series and this includes all of the first four films.. the documentarys are superb.

Just put the opening scene of Alien on my pc its incredible, the visual story telling is some of the best in cinema.

Yeah the special features of that Alien blu-ray boxset are phenomenal, particularly all the extended editions of the films. They're more than appreciated.

Happy Alien Day, everyone. Coincidentally, today lines up perfectly with me finally starting up my 4K copy of the first film. Sadly, the Director's Cut isn't in native 4K (only the scenes that are part of the theatrical version), so I think I'll go with the latter (which I've not seen in years - I always prefer the DC).

I just went with the regular 4K - I hate the cover, so I didn't feel the need to shell out for a steelbook. I'm about 3/4 of the way through, quality is great, but I do think I'll go with the DC from here on out, as I most certainly prefer it (particularly the added shots and moments during Brett's death sequence).

Yeah the UK Steelbook is not totally convincing me it's a awful looking silver cover though I have found a brand new copy around £23
Off topic I can't find the switch to desktop site, the mobile version of the site is not great (I am unable to post links/pictures) since it changed, the switch to desktop site link has vanished, any ideas?

Agreed, it's not remotely befitting the film itself - looks like an even more futuristic, somehow-robotic version of the Xenomorph.

I'm afraid I don't see a 'switch to desktop' option for the mobile version of the site. I almost never use the latter, but I know that option was there in the past. Perhaps it was removed with this latest update and will return later, you may want to ask an admin about that.

Agreed, it's not remotely befitting the film itself - looks like an even more futuristic, somehow-robotic version of the Xenomorph.

I'm afraid I don't see a 'switch to desktop' option for the mobile version of the site. I almost never use the latter, but I know that option was there in the past. Perhaps it was removed with this latest update and will return later, you may want to ask an admin about that.

OK mate ill try a few things then message admin, it was there initially when the site got updated. For some reason some of the functions on the mobile site are not working, probably the upgrade is still on going.

I think some of the 4K art work on some movies is lazy, and considering the extra cost as a buyer we certainly expect much better.

That's odd! I almost never use the mobile site or I'd gladly have more assistance for you. I perused it once or twice just now and couldn't find anything for switching to the mobile site - perhaps it's an address issue, maybe there's some way to edit the web address on mobile to reflect the desktop site.

Agreed - I figure it's a newer format and they think not that many people are shelling out for it yet, so they can make the artwork as lazy and uninspired as they wish, because people will be buying it either way.

That's odd! I almost never use the mobile site or I'd gladly have more assistance for you. I perused it once or twice just now and couldn't find anything for switching to the mobile site - perhaps it's an address issue, maybe there's some way to edit the web address on mobile to reflect the desktop site.

Agreed - I figure it's a newer format and they think not that many people are shelling out for it yet, so they can make the artwork as lazy and uninspired as they wish, because people will be buying it either way.

Uselly my phone logs into the desktop site, occasionally I have to switch from the mobile site to desktop. The mobile site is limited so I tend to not use it on my phone.

True they know we will spend the money so they they put little effort into the art work.

There are times when a “Director’s Cut” or “Extended Edition “ of a film only serves to pad it and does little to improve; The Abyss is not one of these. The extended release is a significantly stronger film than the theatrical release.

There are times when a “Director’s Cut” or “Extended Edition “ of a film only serves to pad it and does little to improve; The Abyss is not one of these. The extended release is a significantly stronger film than the theatrical release.

That is because in "the Abyss"they cut out essential information to have the movie making sense.

With Aliens I found the addition of the Parents be send out by the company to the Alien ship after the testimony of Ripley an extra layer of evilness by the Bad company. So in that sense I was happy to see it added.

There are times when a “Director’s Cut” or “Extended Edition “ of a film only serves to pad it and does little to improve; The Abyss is not one of these. The extended release is a significantly stronger film than the theatrical release.

That is because in "the Abyss"they cut out essential information to have the movie making sense.

With Aliens I found the addition of the Parents be send out by the company to the Alien ship after the testimony of Ripley an extra layer of evilness by the Bad company. So in that sense I was happy to see it added.

A runtime was dictated by the studio because they wanted a certain number of screenings per day; even with the successes of Terminator and Aliens, Cameron did not have the clout to override this.

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